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Illinois man faces federal pornography charges

Posted byRobert KerrPosted inSex CrimesTags: , , , ,

Federal prosecutors can prosecute people for a large variety of crimes including for peoples’ conduct on the internet. With so many of peoples’ interactions being online, the government has increased its monitoring of the internet. One area in which federal prosecutors are particularly aggressive is with online child pornography. Recently, federal prosecutors have announced that a 32-year-old Illinois man has been charged with accessing child pornography online. Officially, he has been charged with accessing photos or videos of minors engaged …

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Investigation leads to 23 arrests on drug charges in chicago

Posted byRobert KerrPosted inDrug ChargesTags: , , , ,

Officials from several different local, state and federal agencies are all responsible for investigating drug crimes. They are each tasked with carrying out investigations, gathering evidence and making arrests. Sometimes these agencies are looking to arrest those with the intent to distribute drugs and other times they are looking to arrest drug users. In a recent Chicago case, the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Chicago Police department worked together to investigate and arrest people suspected of drug distribution. According to …

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Sex offender registry results in long lasting effects

Posted byRobert KerrPosted inSex CrimesTags: , , , ,

There can be serious social and legal consequences when someone is accused of a sex crime. Even allegations of sex crimes can lead to damage to peoples’ reputations which can cause problems with peoples families, friends and employers. When people are convicted of a sex crime, they will often face serious penalties including long prison sentences. In addition to prison time, people may also be required to register on the Illinois sex offender registry. Once listed on the registry, people …

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Changes implemented to illinois ignition interlock device system

Posted byRobert KerrPosted inDrunk Driving / DUITags: , ,

Plain and simple, people make mistakes. While some mistakes do not really cause harm, others can lead to months or years of consequences. Unfortunately for some, driving under the influence is a mistake that can follow them for many years. Even for a first-offense DUI people can face serious consequences in Illinois. For a first-offense, people can be sentenced to up to a year in prison and have their drivers’ licenses suspended for up to six months. Subsequent DUI arrests will lead …

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Illinois boy scout leader accused of sexual assault

Posted byRobert KerrPosted inSex CrimesTags: , , ,

There are certain types of crimes that have a serious effect from the moment the charges are brought. While everyone is supposed to be treated as innocent until proven guilty, with these crimes people are often judged from moment allegations surface. Sexual assault charges against a child fall into this category. When someone is accused of child sexual assault they face immediate consequences and are sometimes unfairly labeled by the media as a sexual predator. Furthermore, sexual assault charges carry other serious …

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Federal prosecutors bring charges in cyber crime ring

Posted byRobert KerrPosted inFederal CrimesTags: , , , ,

In what is being lauded as the biggest cyber crime in the history of the United States, federal prosecutors have brought charges in a cyber crime ring that reportedly cost companies over $300 million. The suspects allegedly hacked into companies in order to commit credit card fraud. Five people have been charged in the spree and two men are in custody. The investigation has been building for many years. Companies attacked by the hackers include some well-known names like J.C. …

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Lollapalooza leads to felony drug charges in chicago

Posted byRobert KerrPosted inDrug Charges, Drug CrimesTags: , ,

The summer brings all sorts of fun activities to Chicago. There are street festivals, concerts and other fun events. Recently, Chicago hosted the annual music festival Lollapalooza. While these festivals are fun, they often include an increased police present and can sometimes lead to criminal charges. In fact, according to police at least 10 people were arrested on felony drug charges while at this year’s Lollapalooza. One of those arrested, a 24-year-old man, has been charged with manufacture or delivery of more …

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National undercover investigation leads to sex crime charges

Posted byRobert KerrPosted inSex CrimesTags: ,

Local, state and federal law enforcement officials go to great lengths to protect children. These types of crimes, and the police’s attempts to stop them, are highly publicized in the news media. People accused of child sex abuse, in particular, become the subject of news stories from the moment they are arrested. This is a problem for those accused of sex crimes because it can make it harder for them to get fair criminal proceedings or to be treated as …

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illinois police to increase dui patrols for labor day

Posted byRobert KerrPosted inDrunk Driving / DUITags: , , , , ,

The end of summer is right around the corner. With the end of summer, come Labor Day festivities for Chicago residents. People use the long weekend to have fun with family and friends. Many of these festivities may involve alcohol and it can be easy for people to make the mistake of driving a car, motorcycle or boat after having had too much to drink. This can easily lead to serious drunk driving charges. Illinois residents need to know that …

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Man arrested for 2 sexual assaults in chicago apartment building

Posted byRobert KerrPosted inSex CrimesTags: ,

In some criminal cases, police will rely on witness statements in order to positively identify a suspect. As part of a comprehensive criminal defense strategy, these witness statements can be called into question. In some cases, people may not have the ability to correctly identify someone or they may have some other bias that makes their testimony unreliable. In a recent Chicago case, a 23-year-old man is facing two different sexual assaults charges. According to police, the man attacked a 61-year-old …

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